1 Reason to Buy Amarin Right Now, and 1 Reason to Sell

In this video, Motley Fool health care analyst Max Macaluso takes a closer look at Amarin (NAS: AMRN) , which recently received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for its triglyceride-lowering drug Vascepa. The drug's excellent safety profile compared to other competitive drugs within the same space should definitely catch the eye of investors. However, because Vascepa hasn't received NCE status yet -- which would grant the company an extra two years of marketing exclusivity on top of the initial three -- enthusiasm may be somewhat tempered for the short term.

The biotech space can make or break investors overnight, and while Amarin might not disappear into thin air, the success of Vascepa is key to the company's future success or failure. The company has huge potential, but don't invest a dollar before reading everything you need to know about Amarin. You can start now with top Fool.com analyst Max Macaluso's premium research report. Click here now to keep reading.

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